Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is a member of the Civil Infrastructure business. This role requires a person with a proven history of technical leadership and management abilities (projects and people). The SPM will work with the peers, Project Managers, Project Directors, and Civil Infrastructure Director of MEA to collaborate and provide strong direction and ownership of project design delivery, including team management.

The SPM will have proven skills and a depth of experience in at least one technical field of expertise, including the delivery of multidisciplinary projects. The SPM will have a broad range of experience preferably in infrastructure development project and in the Middle East region and will include work on at least 3 major projects. The SPM will provide input into the review of project design standards, philosophy and approach, while considering, client requirements & expectations, provide financial management and the coordination of both internal and external project design delivery resources.

The SPM will manage a technical group of project managers, planners and design disciplines on AECOM Civil Infrastructure projects and must collaborate and provide leadership as part of the broader team.

Job Duties

• The SPM will lead the project team to complete design work in accordance with budget, quality and timelines for the client. Duties will include but not limited to:
• Undertakes full responsibility for project delivery and integrates elements of project management through the project life cycle.
• Identifies and exploits opportunities as they arise throughout the project life cycle.
• Manages the contract and proactively addresses changes.
• Builds and develops Client relationships - seeks opportunities for repeat business / new opportunities. Receives and acts upon Client feedback.
• Act as a mentor / leader for more junior staff.
• Competent with all relevant AECOM systems and processes.
• Able to undertake a range of business development activities including leading preparation of proposals / attending interviews and presentations / networking events etc.
• Champion AECOM safety initiatives and advocate the safety for life program and lifeguard principals.
• Manage the preparation of contracts, service agreements, partnerships, submissions, and funding arrangements.
• Co-ordinate with discipline leaders across various business lines across the organisation to support strong collaboration and integrated delivery.
• Attend and lead client briefings and planning and design workshops and present project stages and work to the client throughout the project.
• Work closely with the client, sub-contractors and stakeholders to deliver high quality products in a
• timely manner and manage relationships with the client and the local authorities.
• Attend briefings with the client to review project plans, and resolve any conflicts in design or
• parameters of the work.
• Ensuring expected outcomes re budget expenditures and established timeframes are met.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of work in accordance with project scope within project parameters and client requirements.
• Manage the presentation and report development for the client and play a key role in client management and client satisfaction.
• Meet with and report to a Project Director/Director on a regular basis to track project progress against the deliverables.
• Issue invoices and resolve overdue payments when required in consultation with the Finance group and in accordance with AECOM standards.
• Implement and use AECOM’s QA system within all project work and maintain and refine in-house standards, procedures, and policy.
• Lead marketing efforts to current clients and be instrumental in identifying and attracting new clients.
• Delegate aspects of the project to team members including Assistant PMs and or Project Control Specialists and oversee their delivery in a timely and accurate manner with agreed quality standards.
• Participate in Regional and Firm-wide committees, forums and Practice Networks as required.